UNESCO World Heritage Site

Independence Hall

Independence Hall is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in United States of America, inscribed in 1979.

The Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1787) were both signed in this building in Philadelphia. The universal principles of freedom and democracy set forth in these documents are of fundamental importance to American history and have als

The Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1787) were both signed in this building in Philadelphia. The universal principles of freedom and democracy set forth in these documents are of fundamental importance to American history and have also had a profound impact on law-makers around the world.

Country
United States of America
Region
North America
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1979
UNESCO reference
78
Area
2 ha

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